Skip to main content

Fellowships

The Office of Student Fellowships supports Santa Clara University students and alumni as they apply for competitive national and international fellowships.

If you are interested in pursuing fellowship opportunities, we invite you to explore this website, then get in touch about next steps by sending an email to osf@scu.edu. We also encourage you to join the SCU Fellowships Network on LinkedIn, to connect with other SCU applicants and alumni.

Winter 2025 Office Hours (January 6 - March 21)

  • With Naomi Levy: Mondays 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom 
  • With Loring Pfeiffer: Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm via Zoom
  • With Stephen Carroll: Tuesdays 2:15pm-4:00pm book appointment here
  • With Matt Harrigan: Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
  • With On Shun Pak: Fridays 3:00-5:00pm via Zoom
  • If those times do not work, email osf@scu.edu to make an appointment.
Recent SCU Fellowship Success
Alisha Burch

Alisha Burch '24, a chemistry major, has been awarded a GEM fellowship to pursue a PhD in environmental engineering and conduct laboratory research.

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca '24, an ethnic studies and sociology major, has been named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar and will join a premier program at Stanford that prepares emerging leaders to address the world's biggest challenges.

Claire Alford

Claire Alford '25, a public health science major, has been awarded the Udall Scholarship, which honors undergraduates who have demonstrated a commitment to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal policy.

Riley Carpenter

Riley Carpenter '25, an engineering physics major, has been selected for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarships for STEM students.

Julia Kovatch

Julia Kovatch '23, a history major with minors in political science and urban education, was named a Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow.

Claire Alford

Claire Alford '25, a public health science major, was named an honorable mention for the 2023 Udall Scholarship.

Opportunities

Check out the wide range of fellowship opportunities!


Navigate here to Learn More Learn More
About Us

Learn about what OSF does and who we are.


Navigate here to Learn More Learn More
Featured Fellowships

Voyager Scholarship

  • For sophomore leaders committed to public service
  • Financial aid, summer voyage, 10-year travel stipend, fall summit, leadership network
  • Apply here by April 1
  • Join our info session on March 3 at 5:00pm (RSVP here)

Samvid Scholars

  • For graduating seniors and alumni
  • Graduate school funding and leadership development
  • Apply here by April 14 (opens February 10)

49

Fulbright Winners from SCU since 2009

4

Consecutive years awarded Fulbright Top Producer Status

Student Perspective

“...this process was extremely beneficial to my vocational discernment and really helped me obtain a better idea of what I want to do with my future beyond the classroom.”   

- Parwana Khazi '19, Truman Nominee